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1 hour ago, Game For Now said:

I don’t think they think it should have been a single. I just think they’re saying it’s the best thing that came from that kitchen of mess

Radio won’t play Janet then and now 

My point still stands. It was ok at best. Spending Time With was a superior mellow track imo. 

Eh, I think Janet should have fought for her projects more, but that' another topic.

20 hours ago, bu. said:

But it has already happened boo. Island Life is a bop

 

 

Where exactly?!? It's grown at me, but I don't really see the hype. R&B radio wasn't gonna play it. Urban AC might had, but it wouldn't have legs to it.

DJ probably would have been better received (by critics) if it was released now, as she is no longer in her prime, but I don't hear much that would have taken off in 2004. Definitely not My Baby!!!!

I think Sexhibition would have done well with a decent rap feature. It didn't necessarily fit with what was popular then, but it was definitely a Janet Jackson song that could have appealed to some non-fans. Spending time with you would have caught on on urban AC.

Stop making Island Life happen!!!!!! I won't happen! Never would have.

MTV in general isn't really relevant to the music landscape tbqh.

14 hours ago, State of the Game said:

Poor Xtina

It wouldn't have mattered either way.

41 minutes ago, Utopia said:

Watch people go after her for staying silent when that rape scandal About one of Wissam's employees happend . ?

But has Janet ever directly interacted with him? And did she already address it in her Billboard speech?

Next stop....RIAA. One could hope....

6 minutes ago, State of the Game said:

The nitpicking is disturbing  

Eh, the only place where I am hearing major complaints is over at the Xone.

Gorgeous 

24 minutes ago, hotboy06 said:

Well the awards are on Sunday, so that's the day SHE rests. She'll manifest into her human form to snatch wigs and ascend back to her Queendom.

I meant, not having an album out or any "projects".  She's deserving for sure, but she doesn't have anything to "promote".  Which isn't criteria for the award, but still.

But are the tour and festivals projects?

1 minute ago, State of the Game said:

She was the headline 

I was saying that the articles didn't really emphasize that. But like I said, you can look how that other festivals are shaping up.

1 minute ago, J. said:

Completely different demo.

But I’m sure a lot factored into it.

That's my point. That's her main demo and she performed there already, so nothing won't likely really happen there outside of her control.

I just don't want Janet taking heat from the fallout if it isn't warranted, but most articles I've read haven't really emphasized her being a major part of the festival.

37 minutes ago, Bailey. said:

GURL ........ is this 2015 again? Bitch I told 2015 to kick rocks yet here she is got Ms. 2018 shook

But you can't blame her this time. I think the problem was that the founder was going through some sexual assault/harassment allegations hence the festival struggling. Hopefully Janet can just book another date.

Also, if you think her demand or lack thereof is an issue, you can also see how the other festivals are shaping up. Essence is probably gonna be OK though.

It's one of those songs that you have to "find" for it to grow on you. At first listen it seems like the beats, the song, and the ad libs run together and it comes off as a lot of noise. But once you see where the song is going, it's not too bad, it's pretty forgettable though.

And who told her to do that to her lips?????

2 hours ago, oxmo said:

Did you guys saw the video she just post on Instagram ? Isn’t it a trailer for the netflix stuff ? 

 

????

There was a behind the scenes of the open auditions that aired on HBO last night.

Like You Don't Love Me

1 hour ago, State of the Game said:

Nah... some thinking a promo tour by Janet 

I mean I'll be pleasantly surprised if she does this, but I don't know why people think she's gonna patronize the media or something of that manner anytime soon.

So yeah, the festivals are promoting the tour and since the tour is only a handful of cities, it seems like a launching pad for something else.

31 minutes ago, FreelovesJJ said:

You can tell she’s about to drop a whole roll out and revamp. New music, I’m sure videos, performances to back it, and even new dancers. 

I bet she’s even about to give new content & some other type of big push for what she has going on. Think about how active she’s been and how it always leads to her doing “something”. It’s obvious she’s working. 

I have no doubt she’ll go to Europe but I think she’s trying to scale up to Europe. The fans that come here are die-hard fans but the ones she has to pull in and make buy are the ones who don’t realize she’s putting out so much work just yet. 

I think Janet's playing chess not checkers. I think she is trying to be more ambitious about her projects and that will take more strategic execution.

I think she is trying to promote a more production-driven show that appeals more to the GP. And it helps that she has the festivals to drive sales. Otherwise, I don't me much of a point doing more US shows, especially some that didn't do so great.

I know some fans would like to get to the meat, but I think this is a very fun way to get fans engaged in the process while she is getting everything together.

13 hours ago, State of the Game said:

20 maybe considered a “quick fix” But Discipline wasn’t imo but I see your point

 

Her moving to Island Def Jam and ultimately recording Discipline soon after the ink dried was a bad attempt at a quick rebound from Virgin. It's not directly due to SB, but that was a part of the domino effect.

7 hours ago, State of the Game said:

Not really. JJATL called that mess of 3 eras a “knee jerk reaction” and “everyone just panicked” when in reality, 20 & Discipline both weren’t knee jerks or panicking... they were just terrible albums 

I was trying to make the point Black Eagle made. Those two albums were clearly produced to be quick fixes, hence the lack of heart and direction then the failure.

3 hours ago, State of the Game said:

Maybe in 2004 but two & four years after the Super Bowl? Nah 

Eh, the fact that she was recording more frequently after that legitimizes JJATL's point.

DM/E